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2022 GT-Line - What is this steel bracket under my exhaust pipe in the center

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I hit a deer carcass last weekend and I bent up this bracket. It's under the exhaust pipe in the center. I cannot find it on any diagram and have no idea what it's called. Should I be driving with one side disconnected? I'm getting my oil changed at the dealership tomorrow but it's an hour away. What can I expect the dealer to charge for this replacement? Thanks in advance.

It looks like something I could easily do. I'm a HVAC mechanic.

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Looks like a brace of some sort. If the bracket didnt rip the bolt out of the car that was holding the bracket in place, its an easy replacement. Cost for something like that will be at the Kia parts dept
If that is just a bolt on metal stiffener you can probably find one at a U pull type salvage yard. Other models may use the same part, Hyundai SUV older Optimas etc. Save some money that way but more work.
Looks like a brace of some sort. If the bracket didnt rip the bolt out of the car that was holding the bracket in place, its an easy replacement. Cost for something like that will be at the Kia parts dept
Thanks, they called it a shield. I guess it did it's job lol. Luckily it didn't rip the attachment point. It's probably reinforced because of what it's supposed to do. The small part is $380 at the dealership, ouch. I'll see if I can get an OEM piece somewhere else.
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